Key result
Implementation of the I-PASS handoff program achieved high adherence, with all 5 mnemonic elements used in 87% of inpatient nursing, 76% of physician, and 89% of imaging/procedures handoffs.
Why the study?
Although validated for physician handoffs, evidence was limited regarding broader application of the I-PASS handoff program across other hospital handoff settings.
Does the adaptation and implementation of the I-PASS handoff program improve handoff communication and reduce perceived errors in a pediatric hospital setting?
Population
Inpatient nursing, physician, and imaging/procedures handoffs across a pediatric hospital
Comparison
Adapted I-PASS implementation vs pre-implementation
Design
Quality improvement initiative
Authors
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Supports I-PASS adaptation across pediatric roles; leaves open effects on actual errors.
Does the adaptation and implementation of the I-PASS handoff program improve handoff communication and reduce perceived errors in a pediatric hospital setting?
Adapting the I-PASS handoff program to various clinical contexts, including nursing and imaging/procedures, is feasible and associated with high adherence and reduced perceived handoff errors.
Blazin et al. (2020) studied Patient handoffs and transitions (n=234). I-PASS handoff program vs. Pre-implementation (baseline) was evaluated on Adherence to all 5 elements of the I-PASS mnemonic. Implementation of the I-PASS handoff program achieved high adherence, with all 5 mnemonic elements used in 87% of inpatient nursing, 76% of physician, and 89% of imaging/procedures handoffs.
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